Another What is it ?

Two0aks · Feb 26, 2023

You all were so very helpful in identifying the 1921 Willys Knight my mom is sitting in so I though I'd try again with this device.
I don't know how the picture taker came by it and I only have these two photos. But I've asked for more picts, especially close ups to see if any markings on it. It looks like bronze.

Surely someone knows, surely.
Bill

37 chief · Feb 26, 2023

I don't know what it is, but you will never board a plane with it. Stan

Patsdeere · Feb 26, 2023

Plumb bob?

NDIHC · Feb 26, 2023

Doesn't look quite like any I've seen myself, but plumb bob was the first thing that entered my mind too.

NDIHC · Feb 26, 2023

But the ring around it with the 2 little hooks appears to pivot on 2 pins so I don't know what that would be for.

oldsarge · Feb 26, 2023

Turn & bank indicator for low tech flying machine.................................?

Phil-mar Farms · Feb 27, 2023

Looks like an explosive projectile

miangus · Feb 27, 2023

Yes, I agree

warbaby · Feb 27, 2023

You need to post some more pictures of the inside. Does that hole in the lid go all the way through? What are the measureements and approx.
weight?

And one more thing:

PJH · Feb 27, 2023

I worked with an old carpenter who had a
giant plumb bob that he said he used for
long drops on windy days. I don't know
what the loops would be for on the sides
though. If that's a plumb bob, the point
is missing or broken.

redtom · Feb 27, 2023

Possibly a plumb bob similar to this?

warbaby · Feb 27, 2023

Maybe it is a Miners plummet bob/lamp? The topmost hole would hold a wick, not a string. The strings or lines would attach at the sides so
they wouldnt come in contact with the flame as it was lowered into a shaft.

Two0aks · Feb 27, 2023

Funny, I hoping Shirley would get honorable mention.

I've asked for additional photos of dimensions and inside. And if there are any markings on it at all.

A closeup of the photos I have shows the side loops appearing to be soldered on the ring. Plus the gray color in the point of the larger part and the same size hole in the part that screws on it are intriguing.

Two0aks · Feb 27, 2023

warbaby.
What you have there is indeed interesting and sort of resembles my photos. You may be on to something.

warbaby · Feb 27, 2023

Another, that looks a little closer to yours.

''Description

This rare plumb bob was used for surveying in mines. The hollow body would be filled with fuel and the wick would be lighted. Then the
surveyor could sight on the flame. It is in excellent condition retaining most of the original anodized finish. The body is 4 1/4 tall by 1
7/8 in diameter. The gimbal ring is 3 in diameter. The original chains and hanging hook are approx. 39 long. The case is 3 5/8 square by
6 5/8 tall. It is in solid condition but most of the carrying strap is missing--only the parts that were fastened to the case remain. The
plate on the front is from the Hughes Owens Co., a retailer of surveying instruments with stores in the larger Canadian cities.''

Two0aks · Feb 27, 2023

warbaby.
What you have there is indeed interesting and sort of resembles my photos. You may be on to something.

Two0aks · Feb 27, 2023

Funny, I hoping Shirley would get honorable mention.

I've asked for additional photos of dimensions and inside. And if there are any markings on it at all.

A closeup of the photos I have shows the side loops appearing to be soldered on the ring. Plus the gray color in the point of the larger part and the same size hole in the part that screws on it are intriguing.

2SteveWI · Feb 27, 2023

Is there a hole in the larger piece at the tip? My first thought is that it may be a chimney nozzle or basement nozzle for fighting
fires. if the smaller piece matches with the standard 1 1/2 or 2 1/2 fire thread we are in the ballpark. Steve.

DoubleO7 · Feb 27, 2023

Looks like the knurling on the barrel has a line thru it and might be the cone unscrews from the barrel as well.

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